Food, fun and fireworks are on the schedule for the annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Lexington. On Wednesday, July 3, the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social will take place at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at noon. At 8 p.m. that evening, a patriotic music concert will begin on the […]
by Lesley Iwinski In a culture where, ironically, we need to “schedule” unscheduled time, summer allows us to look at the way we and our children spend our time. Not too long ago, the “ideal summer” saw children jumping from one camp to the next, taking math or reading classes to “get a head start,” […]
Members of the 2018-2019 group of Scholar Athletes were honored May 23 at Kentucky Utilities at the annual Scholar Athlete celebration sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and KU. In addition, Fred Farrier and Rachel Klinker – names drawn at random at the event – split the Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 that was […]
Families have their pick for free or low-cost movie tickets this summer at several locations in the Central Kentucky area. AMC Classic Summer Movie Camp: Admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack for $4 on Wednesday mornings. 3151 Mapleleaf Dr. Info: 263-1729. July 3: Small Foot July 10: Lego Movie 2 July 17: Teen […]
Redwood Cooperative School is hosting an early learning conference in August for educational professionals that will help teachers connect students with nature and outdoor learning opportunities. Registration is open now for the conference that runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8-9 at Redwood’s campus at 166 Crestwood Drive in Lexington. Highlights of the […]
The Nest – Center for Women, Children and Families invite the community to a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m. in Duncan Park. This free event has exciting activities for all kids including pony rides, the Honey Hill Farm petting zoo, the Bubble Truck, face painting, refreshments and more. Tables will […]
CBD oil has become a trendy wellness product since the legalization of industrial hemp in Kentucky, but one local store is focused on more than just profiting off its popularity. Dwell CBD, located in Brannon Crossing, was founded by David Kwun, and Louis and Kara Police. The team met when their children attended school together, […]
BreyerFest will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 12-14 with “Salute to Horses.” BreyerFest is a three-day family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. Children’s activities include Stablemate painting, a petting zoo, face painting, magic shows, circus performers and more. Attendees can enjoy […]
by John Lynch Redwood Cooperative School, the area’s fastest-growing school, is expanding its reach by adding sixth grade for the coming academic year. Started in 2014 with all of nine students, Redwood has swelled to more than 150 students from preschool to fifth grade with up to another 12 students expected for its first sixth […]
When I was 13 years old, I was hospitalized for pneumonia. A young boy was soon moved into the other bed in the room. He had a high fever and hardly moved except to groan. I thought that I might see him die in front of me. He later broke out in a flat, red […]
